Annick Verween

Annick is the Head of Biotope, where she drives the success of Europe’s most promising biotech startups through strategic support and industry expertise. With a PhD in Biology and ample business development expertise in the agrifood space, Annick’s career is rooted in a deep understanding of the intersection between science and business. She joined VIB in 2021 to develop biotope where she has been pivotal in establishing it as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs, named by the Financial Times on the 2025 list, securing significant funding for startups and connecting them with top-tier investors and partners.